Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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The current population of a small city is 48000 people. Due to a loss of jobs, the population is decreasing by an average of 450 people per year. How many years (from now) will it take for
the population to decrease to 44850 people?
A) Write an equation you can use to answer this question. Be sure all the numbers given above appear in your equation. Use z as your variable and use no commas in your equation.
The equation is
B) Solve your equation in part [A] for z.
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Transcribed Image Text:The current population of a small city is 48000 people. Due to a loss of jobs, the population is decreasing by an average of 450 people per year. How many years (from now) will it take for the population to decrease to 44850 people? A) Write an equation you can use to answer this question. Be sure all the numbers given above appear in your equation. Use z as your variable and use no commas in your equation. The equation is B) Solve your equation in part [A] for z. Preview Answer: E
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